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    Length of Deardorff Springs

    I would appreciate it if someone could give me the length of the springs used on a Deardorff 8x10 back. I'm considering their purchase, and I've received no response from the seller.

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    Re: Length of Deardorff Springs

    10 3/4 inches

    DD 10 X 8 on 11X14 by TIN CAN COLLEGE, on Flickr
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    Re: Length of Deardorff Springs

    Thank you.

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    Re: Length of Deardorff Springs

    Quote Originally Posted by neil poulsen View Post
    I would appreciate it if someone could give me the length of the springs used on a Deardorff 8x10 back. I'm considering their purchase, and I've received no response from the seller.
    Not sure this helps you, but ... The springs on my DD 8x10 back on my V8 are 11 inches long.

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    Re: Length of Deardorff Springs

    The big issue with GG springs is too short from hook to hook and some don't have hooks

    I seldom use the one in my picture, but do recall it opened just wide enough for the matching wood holders

    and longer may be better

    The pin to pin distance is a critical distance and NOT easy to change, but can be done
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    Re: Length of Deardorff Springs

    I measured two of mine, one from the 1960's and one much later, both are 11".

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    Re: Length of Deardorff Springs

    Thank you all. I think that 11" will work for the 8x10 back that I have in mind.

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